Iowa Old Press

Manchester Press
Manchester, Delaware co. Iowa
February 17, 1927

B.F. Waughop Dies at Age 81
A long, painful and distressing illness came to a merciful close with the death, at his home in West Manchester, early Saturday morning, Feb. 12, 1927, of Benjamin F. Waughop, well known citizen, who had attained the age of 81 years. For years Mr. Waughop had been waging a courageous fight against an incurable malady, affectionately cared for by his faithful wife, whose devotion cannot be too strongly emphasized.

Funeral services were held from the United Brethren church, of which he was an attendant when in health, on Monday afternonn, the Rev. A.E. Hursh officiating. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.

Mr. Waughop was born in Washington, Ill., Nov. 23, 1846, and grew to young manhood there. In 1873 he was married in that village to Sylvia Coulter, with whom he lived happily until her death thirty-two years later. In 1884 Mr. Waughop and his family removed to Kansas, but returned later to Monticello, residing there and in Dubuque prior to coming to Manchester in 1895. Here, on March 21, 1897, he was married to Mrs. Maggie Thatcher. He is survived by his widow, three children by his first marriage - Charles E. of Detroit Lake, Minn., H.C. Waughop of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Mary [E.?] Clark of Minneapolis, Minn.; and by a daughter by his second wife, Mrs. Una Kelly of Dubuque. He also leaves a brother, Richard, of Henry, Ill., who has attained the remarkable age of 96 years.

Soon after coming to Manchester, Mr. Waughop entered the employ of the late C.H. Mattox, who owned a large brick yard in West Manchester, and for many years molded most of the brick turned out of that kiln. He was a faithful, conscientious workman, a man of integrity of character and life, a friendly, kindly neighbor and a citizen holding to upright ideals. He was deeply devoted to his family, for whom he labored incessantly, and they repaid him by the ministry of unselfish service. Worn out with the long struggle, he fell asleep to awaken in the glory of a new and brighter day.

Lose Baby Son
Many friends sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Robinson of Silver Creek in the death of their baby son which lived but a day or two after its birth last Friday night, Feb. 11, 1927, at the home of Mrs. Robinson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Daniels, in this city. The child weighed 12 pounds and survived only until Sunday. The little body was taken to Silver Creek for burial on Monday, a brief service being conducted at the grave by the Rev. C.E. Dunlovy of Masonville. The mother, we are relieved to say, is doing as well as could be expected under circumstances so trying.

Joslyn-Mangold
Ernest H. Mangold of Ryan and Miss Hazel M. Joslyn of this city were married at the Congregational parsonage Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. J.F. Moore, pastor, officiating. They were accompanied by Ronald Joslyn and Miss Jennie Mangold. They are to make their home on a farm south of the city, and have the best wishes of many friends.

Marriage Licenses
Lloyd L. Binning, 21, and Emma W. Reimer, 19.
Ernest H. Mangold, 23, and Hazel M. Joslyn, 20.
Canealous Gibbs, 19, and Hazel Arnold, 20.
Milton W. Klaus, 28, and Luella M. Krueger, 22.

Sad Death of Child
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hamblin was saddened by the death, on Feb. 6, 1927, of their infant daughter. The parents and little sister, Winifred Leota, have the deep sympathy of the community. In 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Hamblin wee called upon to part with another baby daughter, hence it seems their cup is full to overflowing.

Edgewood News

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinch entertained at a Euchre party at their home Feb 15th. First prizes were awarded Henry Palmer and Mrs. Abner Eaton, and consolation prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harmon.

The annual meeting of the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery company was held in the Strand theater Tuesday afternoon, about 70 members being present. The officers for the year were elected as follows:
Pres. - C.H. Bassett
Vice Pres. - James Adams
Secy - Ralph Rizer
Treas - Ike Thurn
Directors - Frank Thurn and E.E. Michaels.
The buttermilk for the year was sold to C.E. Ryan for 16c a hundred.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stone from Greeley were here Friday.

Mrs. Esther Welterlen was confined to her home last week by illness.

S.N. Bixby of Hopkinton was in town Saturday.

Dwight Smith is quite ill at this time.

The funeral of Mrs. Plezzy Livingstone was held at the M.E. church last Thursday, Rev. Ceveland officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Harmony cemetery near Colesburg.

Mrs. Ardell Duncan recently entertained the members of her Aid division.

Mrs. Leo Peick entertained the school basket ball team Monday.

Dick Hayes was a caller in Strawberry Point Saturday.

F.E. Sharp drove to Elkader the last of the week on business.

Darlene Posschl is ill with mumps.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Sherman and daughter Edna were in the Point on Saturday.

On Monday, Feb. 14, Mrs. Ed Putz, Mrs. Adolph Posschl, Mrs. Joe Tilp, Mrs. Frank Tilp and Mrs. Frank Wiley SR, entertained the Edgewood basket ball team at a 6:30 three-course dinner. Valentine decorations were used throughout. Those present included Frank and Louis Tilp, Dan and Leonard Wiley and Everett Hansel, regular players; E. Weyant and Geo. Burton, substitutes; Referee James Steel and family; Mr. and Mrs. Veryl Madison. Misses Edna and Bessie Arthur were waitresses.

Miss Alta Hagerman of Cedar Rapids was an over Sunday guest in the W.D. Davis home. Miss Hagermann was a resident here several years ago and those who knew her then were glad to greet her. [note: surname typed exactly as spelled in the original]

A 12-pound daughter arrived at the Everett Hamlett home last week.

Mrs. Jewett is at the home of her daughter, mrs. Dell Boyington, near the Point, caring for the sick members of the family.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilp and daughter, and Nellie Faust, of Wood, spent Sunday in the Herman Ackman home.

Mrs. Ralph Pilgrim was operated upon for hernia at a hospital in Anamosa last week. Her mother, Mrs. Hamlett, has been with her part of the time. On Sunday, Ralph Pilgrim, sister, Irma, and Jessie Hamlett drove to see her, and report her gaining nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Diliger spent Sunday in Garnavillo with their son George, and wife.

Zion News

Wedding bells rang on Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, 1927, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krueger, when their daughter, Luella, was married to Milton Klaus of Colesburg. Rev. W.H. Klaus, father of the groom, read the service. Upon returning from a wedding journey to South Dakota and Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Klaus will begin housekeeping on the farm of the groom's father.

Dr. and Mrs. E.A. Brockmeyer and daughter of Manchester spent Sunday at the Milton Brockmeyer home.

George Sampson & Sons are about to erect a silo on their farm.

Notice of Proof of Will
State of Iowa, Delaware county, ss. To all whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Frances Adele Hurd Aucult, deceased, having been thie day filed, opened and read, Monday, the 7th day of March, 1927, is fixed for hearing proof of same at the court house in Manchester, Iowa.
Burton Clark, Clerk District Court. Dated Feb 11, 1927.

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